French fries vs cheese pizza: which is healthier?
French fries are more nutrient-dense, scoring 33/100 against 19/100 for cheese pizza. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
French fries
168 kcal per 100 g. Medium portion: 117 g
Higher scoreCheese pizza
268 kcal per 100 g. 1 slice: 107 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesFrench fries168 vs 268 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinCheese pizza2.7 vs 10 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even2.6 vs 2.2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarFrench fries0.3 vs 3.6 g per 100 g
- More potassiumFrench fries451 vs 152 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatFrench fries1 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | French fries, 100 g | Cheese pizza, 100 g | French fries, 117 g | Cheese pizza, 107 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | 268 kcal | 197 kcal | 287 kcal |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 10 g | 3.1 g | 11 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g | 29 g | 34 g | 31 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g | 3.6 g | 0.3 g | 3.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 2.2 g | 3 g | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 12 g | 6.1 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 4.3 g | 1.2 g | 4.6 g |
| Vitamin C | 13 mg | 1.2 mg | 16 mg | 1.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 66 µg | 0 µg | 71 µg |
| Potassium | 451 mg | 152 mg | 528 mg | 163 mg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 2.3 mg | 0.9 mg | 2.4 mg |
| Calcium | 12 mg | 179 mg | 14 mg | 192 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 23 mg | 30 mg | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 447 mg | 37 mg | 478 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.